Software Engineer III, Computer Vision, Pixel Camera

Google
San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time$147,000–$210,000Posted Aug 26, 2026

About the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming

languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

  • 2 years of experience with software development in C++.
  • 1 year of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model

evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).

  • 1 years of experience with computer vision, imaging, or augmented reality

platforms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 2 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis,

visualization tools, or debugging.

  • 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with sensor characteristics, optics, and image signal processing

of the mobile imaging system.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change

how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one

another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend

well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from

all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale

system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence,

natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is

growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project

critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as

you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be

versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new

problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

The Pixel Advanced Camera Autofocus team is looking for innovative engineers and

researchers to help shape the future of mobile imaging.In this role, you will be

responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle of features that define the

Pixel camera experience. Our team manages everything from initial research and

algorithm development to prototyping, optimization, and final commercialization.

Our ultimate mission is to ensure Pixel Phone cameras deliver exceptionally

sharp, clear images while pioneering the next generation of visual experiences.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most

helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices

and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products,

and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the

best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global

smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Write product or system development code.
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide

amongst available technologies.

  • Research and develop 3A (Autofocus, Auto exposure, Auto white balance), ISP

(image signal processor) and other computational photography/computer vision

features such as depth map, scene understanding that are mobile friendly and

simulate the physical world

  • Conduct new feature development, productization, and system specification,

through software prototyping, simulation, and image quality characterization.

  • Work with cross-functional teams such as Hardware, Research and Chip design

teams.

Responsibilities

  • Write product or system development code.
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
  • Research and develop 3A (Autofocus, Auto exposure, Auto white balance), ISP (image signal processor) and other computational photography/computer vision features such as depth map, scene understanding that are mobile friendly and simulate the physical world.
  • Conduct new feature development, productization, and system specification, through software prototyping, simulation, and image quality characterization.
  • Work with cross-functional teams such as Hardware, Research and Chip design teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in C++.
  • 1 year of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).
  • 1 year of experience with computer vision, imaging, or augmented reality platforms.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred).
  • 2 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging (preferred).
  • 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms (preferred).

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target
  • equity
  • health benefits

Skills mentioned

C++Computer VisionMachine LearningModel DeploymentModel EvaluationPerformance OptimizationDebuggingSignal ProcessingData AnalysisSystems Engineering

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